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Why Toastmasters? Because Every Story Deserves to Be Told ~ and Heard!

It’s Sunday and like most I’m sitting here at our local coffee shop, trying to figure out what I wanted to write about today. Should I talk about the new books I’ve started writing? I’ve been piecing together ideas for several of them. Maybe the anticipation I’m feeling while waiting for Beta Reader feedback? Or… […]

The Space Between Draft and Done

What’s Next? Recently, my Sweetheart asked, “What are you going to do next while Dangerous Desires is being reviewed?” I smiled because… it’s happening. The rough draft of Dangerous Desires is finally finished, and it will be sent to Beta Readers later today. It’s hard to believe my first novel is only a few steps […]

Delays, Digestive Drama, and a Toastmasters Invite

Delays… Delays… Delays Yes, I’m talking about writing delays. Procrastination is one thing — but when your whole day is wiped out by food poisoning or a bad reaction to something you ate? That’s a crappy (pun intended) delay. That’s exactly what happened yesterday. My entire day was a wash thanks to some suspicious food. […]

Where the Characters Lead Me: The Final Chapters 📖

Hello and Happy Mid-Week! I almost opened this post with something close to what Lady Whistledown says to greet her readers. For those who may not know, she’s a character from Netflix’s Bridgerton series. I’m a huge fan and often wonder how best to start each week’s blog. I don’t want to bore you—or repeat […]

From Quiet Moments to Big Decisions

After the busy weekend and my last day of class (I was auditing a painting class at Motlow), I’ve had a pretty relaxing week… so far. I’m okay with that, because I know it’s about to get crazy busy again. I’m preparing for the new Toastmasters year, finishing Dangerous Desires, and then beginning the editing […]

Exhausted, Inspired — and Needing to Apologize!

This weekend is finally over! I feel like I talked more these past few days than I have in the past month combined. As the spokesperson for four contests, I had fun — and I talked a whole, whole lot — not only during the contests but also before and after each one, and late […]

From Chaos to Creativity: Easter, Art, Writing, and a Wild Week Ahead🎨🤪

Hello and Happy Easter, My Friends! Easter, like Christmas, brings to mind thoughts of fun with friends and family, celebrations, and of course, the religious images many of us were brought up to believe in — a day of rest and time with loved ones. For me, it started off extremely slow. I overslept (not […]

From Contest Briefings to Brush Strokes: Finding Joy in the Chaos

Wow! My Head Is Spinning Next weekend is the District 63 Toastmasters Conference, and as the Contest Chair this year, things are about to get really busy for me. I’ve received all the information on the contestants, and last night, I sent out the first of several emails. Today, I scheduled the day and time […]